Major Cyberattack Hits Australian Ports, Declared a 'Nationally Significant Incident

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Australia's National Cyber Security Coordinator has labeled the recent cyberattack on logistics firm DP World as a "nationally significant cyber incident." The attack caused technology disruptions at four Australian ports, where DP World handles a significant portion of container operations. While critical supplies can still be received, the impact on operations is notable, and the nature of the outage remains undisclosed. Efforts are focused on restoring services, with attribution to the attackers left for future investigation.

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